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EP37 – Jason Bavanandan: From GarageBand to Calvin Harris, Music Industry Truths & AI in Music

EP37 – Jason Bavanandan: From GarageBand to Calvin Harris, Music Industry Truths & AI in Music

Update: 2025-07-01
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In this must-listen episode, Raj Kaul speaks with the brilliant Jason Bavanandan—UK songwriter, producer, and mentor who's worked with global icons like Calvin Harris, Diana Ross, and Noel Gallagher.

Jason opens up about:

  • Getting a 6-figure record deal within 6 months

  • Building a band from scratch with zero contacts

  • Why perfectionism kills music careers

  • How he accidentally became a top-tier songwriting mentor

  • The rise of AI in music and what it means for artists

  • Why GarageBand is more powerful than most think

They also get real about hustle culture, fatherhood, and why most artists are distracted by the wrong things.

🔊 Whether you're an artist, producer, or music lover—this is a raw, deep-dive conversation you won’t forget.

📌 Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts
📲 Follow Jason: @bavanandan
🎤 Follow Raj: @rajkaulofficial

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EP37 – Jason Bavanandan: From GarageBand to Calvin Harris, Music Industry Truths & AI in Music

EP37 – Jason Bavanandan: From GarageBand to Calvin Harris, Music Industry Truths & AI in Music

Raj Kaul